When Phyllis Adams and Leila Bolden stood in the middle of Washington National Cathedral on Thursday to sing President Jimmy Carter home with a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace,” it was a song ...

How African American spirituals confront lies and sustain resilience in today’s political landscape. Live from the American Academy of Religion, Amanda Henderson speaks with Cheryl Townsend ...

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Conductor Nicholas Hersh calls William Dawson's work "a fundamental part of our history and a beautiful piece of our culture.

Music played a key role in African American religious life. Hymns and spirituals, many written by black composers, accompanied preaching in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and other ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The story of the Negro spiritual is closely linked to the history of African Americans. Spirituals like “Wade in the Water,” “The Gospel Train,” and “Swing Low ...

early African American music would become a unifying and driving force among America's slaves. Spirituals, as many of these songs came to be called, expressed faith in God, helped make work more ...

The new trail includes signs at seven historic sites with brief histories in both English and Kouri-Vini, also known as ...

Established in 1975, Black Voices of Inspiration (BVOI) is an exceptional choir dedicated to the performance of spirituals, gospels and contemporary songs of inspiration by African American composers.

Kwanzaa stands as a powerful celebration of African American culture, community strength, and familial bonds. This week-long ...

Waddell was a Bloomington native who became a celebrated classical vocalist in Europe and the United States, mentoring many ...

Pacific Symphony and the Arts & Learning Conservatory are bridging communities through a dynamic tribute to African American ...